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Council · Regular

May 6, 2026

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA

4 sittings (recessed)
Sittings — this meeting was recessed and reconvened
Day 1 May 6, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:35am
Day 2 May 6, 2026 10:50am – 12:45pm
Day 3 May 6, 2026 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Day 4 May 6, 2026 3:24pm – 3:55 pm
7 present · 0 absent
Margaret Quirk Mayor — Charlene Biggerstaff Councillor — Dale Genge Councillor — Dan Fellini Councillor — Dave Neeson Councillor — Lee Dale Councillor — Naomi Davison Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Carolyn Lance Council Services Coordinator — Denis Beaulieu Director of Development Services — Dina Havkin Manager of Finance and Deputy Treasurer — Geoff Harrison Manager, Taxation, Revenue & Customer Service — John Langevin Deputy Fire Chief — Julie Cain Economic Development Officer — Karyn Stone Manager, Economic Development & Tourism — Kelly Atkinson Head, Human Resources — Kent Hougham Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Operations — Mamata Baykar Deputy Clerk — Mat Scolozzi Invest/Divest Specialist — Michael Bigioni Legal Services/Town Solicitor — Michael Vos Director of Operations and Infrastructure — Neil Macdonald Manager, Capital Projects — Olga Lawton Corporate Strategy and Transformation — Patti White Manager of Recreation Services — Rob Wheater Deputy CAO/Treasurer — Ron Jenkins Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief — Ryan Cronsberry CAO — Samantha Naumoski Committee Services Coordinator — Stefan Hordatt Manager, Capital Projects - Strategic Initiatives — Steve Lee-Young Director of Community Services — Tanya Thompson Communications Manager —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: That the May 6, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted
    • · Motion 2 added: That the following minutes be adopted as presented
    • · Motion 3 added: That Council receive the presentation by Thomas Brown Architects of the concept plan and endorse the site plan for the Georgina Fire and Paramedic Station to be located at the corner of Woodbine Avenue and Garrett Styles Drive in Keswick.
    • · Motion 4 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0016... 2. That Council endorse Attachment 1... 3. That Council direct staff to continue working with Southlake Health...
    • · Motion 5 added: That the presentation by Southlake Health representatives... be received.
    • · Motion 6 added: That Council receive comments provided by Mike Anderson and Ivy Henriksen concerning the proposed removal of the traffic lights at the High Street and Middle Street intersection...
    • · Motion 7 added: That Council defer further discussion on Report OID-2026-0006 following completion of the majority of items on this agenda to ensure the presence of all members of Council.
    • · Motion 8 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0015... 2. That the following individuals be appointed... 3. That Council approves the 2026 annual budget... 4. That the bylaw to charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy f…
    • · Motion 9 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0008... 2. That Council approve the 2026 tax rates... 3. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2026 tax rates...
    • · Motion 10 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0011... 2. That Council approve the proposed strategy to deploy Road Safety Initiative Funds...
    • · Motion 11 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0012... 2. That Council declare the lands municipally known as Virginia Community Hall surplus... 3. That Council authorize staff to undertake the preparatory work...
    • · Motion 12 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0007... 2. That Council approve Community Services Department recommendation of The Lunchroom... 3. That Council authorizes the Director of Community Services to enter into an agreement...
    • · Motion 13 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0010... 2. That Council rename Lakeside Park as Optimist Park.
    • · Motion 14 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0010... 2. That Council receive the completed Town-wide real estate database... 3. That Council approve the various recommendations... 4. That Council approve $250,000...
    • · Motion 15 added: That Council endorse the position of the Towns of Richmond Hill, Aurora, East Gwillimbury and Newmarket formally requesting the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work in partnership with York Region to establish a combined F…
    • · Motion 16 added: That Council receive the General Information items of May 6, 2026.
    • · Motion 17 added: That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding approval of Explore Georgina Grant - Intake 1 grants...
    • · Motion 18 added: That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding approval of Explore Georgina Grant - Intake 1 grant of $1,100 to Michelle Fisher for The Wedding Expo event.
    • · Motion 19 added: That Council receive the staff briefing note reviewing 2026 Development Fee Study - Resident-Driven Fees...
    • · Motion 20 added: That Council receive and endorse the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's request to utilize the remaining Committee budget of $9,925.00 to support phase 1 of the Belhaven Park Accessible Pathway Project initiative.
    • · Motion 21 added: That Council adopt the following minutes: [list]
    • · Motion 22 added: In regard to closed session Item 17.1.b... 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
    • · Motion 23 added: In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c... 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
    • · Motion 24 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0006... 2. That By-Law 2026-0048 (TR-1) be adopted... 3. That Council authorize additional funding... 4. That Council direct staff to pursue cost-sharing... 5. That Council direct staff to provid…
    • · Attendance added: Charlene Biggerstaff (present)
    • · Attendance added: Lee Dale (present)
    • · Attendance added: Naomi Davison (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dan Fellini (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dale Genge (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dave Neeson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Margaret Quirk (present)
    • · Attendance added: Denis Beaulieu (present)
    • · Attendance added: Michael Bigioni (present)
    • · Attendance added: Steve Lee-Young (present)
    • · Attendance added: Rob Wheater (present)
    • · Attendance added: Michael Vos (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ron Jenkins (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mamata Baykar (present)
    • · Attendance added: Carolyn Lance (present)
    • · Attendance added: Samantha Naumoski (present)
    • · Attendance added: Dina Havkin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Geoff Harrison (present)
    • · Attendance added: Karyn Stone (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kelly Atkinson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Neil Macdonald (present)
    • · Attendance added: Olga Lawton (present)
    • · Attendance added: Patti White (present)
    • · Attendance added: Stefan Hordatt (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tanya Thompson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Julie Cain (present)
    • · Attendance added: Ryan Cronsberry (present)
    • · Attendance added: John Langevin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kent Hougham (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mat Scolozzi (present)
    • · Participation added: Dale Genge depart
    • · Participation added: Charlene Biggerstaff recuse